- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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1 person is interested
Volunteer with One Brick at the Coney Island Mermaid Parade
ORGANIZATION: ONE BRICK
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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1 person is interested
Celebrating its 37th anniversary, the Mermaid Parade is a completely original creation of Coney Island USA. It is the nation's largest art parade and one of New York City's greatest summer events. Founded in 1983 by Coney Island USA, the not-for-profit arts organization that also produces the Coney island Circus Sideshow, the Mermaid Parade pays homage to Coney Island's forgotten Mardi Gras which lasted from 1903 to 1954, and draws from a host of other sources resulting in a wonderful and wacky event that is unique to Coney Island. The Mermaid Parade celebrates the sand, the sea, the salt air and the beginning of summer, as well as the history and mythology of Coney Island, Coney Island pride, and artistic self-expression. Participants dress in hand-made costumes as Mermaids, Neptunes, various sea creatures, the occasional wandering lighthouse, Coney Island post card or amusement ride, as well as antique cars, marching bands, drill teams, and the odd yacht pulled on flatbed.
WHAT WE'LL BE DOING:Banner carriers, parade marshal and crowd control.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW:18 years and older to volunteer for this parade. Dressing up in costume is prohibited. A t-shirt will be given.
WHERE TO MEET:Check in at the volunteer station located in the parking lot on Surf Ave. and between W. 21st & W. 22nd Street.
CONEY ISLAND USA: Coney Island USA is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation based in the amusement park area of the Coney Island neighborhood of Brooklyn New York. In existence since 1983, Coney Island USA has developed and produces a number of different programs including some of New York Citys best loved summer programming, such as the Mermaid Parade and the Coney Island Circus Sideshow. Coney Island USA also operates the Coney Island Museum and produces Ask the Experts, Burlesque at the Beach, the Coney Island Tattoo and Motorcycle Festival, Creepshow at the Freakshow, and the Coney Island Sideshow School. Coney Island USA also produces the Coney Island Saturday Night Film Series and the Coney Island Film Festival in association with indiefilmpage.comMore opportunities with ONE BRICK
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About ONE BRICK
Location:
234 KEARNY ST STE 209, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94108, US
Mission Statement
One Brick creates a community of volunteers by offering fun opportunities for individuals to serve local nonprofits. We provide a calendar of volunteer and social events to help people get involved, have an impact, and have fun, without the requirements of long term commitments.
Description
One Brick is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization (Federal ID: 77-0593889) that is a community of volunteers that support other local nonprofits by creating a friendly and social atmosphere around volunteering. After each volunteer event our volunteer team invites everyone to gather at a local restaurant or coffee shop where they can get to know one another in a relaxed social setting. Additionally we host regular social events for our volunteers to connect to one another and to welcome new volunteers to our community.
We provide a flexible way for you to volunteer where and when you want.
The Impact of One BrickOne Brick currently operates in eight chapters nationwide: San Francisco, New York, Chicago, Washington DC, Seattle, Silicon Valley, Boston, and National.
The One Brick model has been hugely successful! Since we started, One Brick volunteers have contributed 630,000 hours to the communities we serve.
What makes us special is that One Brick chapters are 100% volunteer-run! We have no chapter based employees... we don't even maintain offices! In fact, on a national level, One Brick has only one employee.
But we DO have a lot of dedicated volunteers who make it all happen. And we're always looking for more people like YOU to join us!
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Surf & 21st StreetMermaid Parade Volunteer SiteBrooklyn, NY 11224
DATE POSTED
June 15, 2019
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 21
- 4 Hours, although we hope you can join us for food and/or drinks afterward!